soy nuts
Crunchy bean snack
Soy nuts are roasted soybeans, crunchy and often salted, eaten as a snack or added to salads and trail mixes.
Despite the name, they're legumes, not true nuts—a distinction that matters for people with nut allergies.
She keeps a bag of soy nuts at her desk for afternoon snacking.
Avoids all animal products
- vegetarianOne who abstains from flesh
- meatlessWithout animal flesh
- tofuCoagulated soy milk block
- tempehFermented soybean patty
edamame · legumes · beans · dairy-free · animal-free · flexitarian · sustainable · cruelty-free
Firm and breakable
- crispyBrittle and snapping
- crunchinessQuality of snapping underfoot
- texturedHaving tactile surface quality
- firmSolid or resolute
toothsome · brittle · snappy · hard · crackling · ridged · satisfying · addictive
Folded amino chain
- fiberPlant-based digestive aid
- isoflavonesPlant-based estrogen analogues
- antioxidantsSubstances counteracting oxidative damage
- vitaminsEssential organic nutrients
minerals · omega-3 · phytochemicals · amino acids · iron · calcium · low-calorie · heart-healthy
Portable snack blend
- munchiesSnacks or craving them
- nibblesTakes small bites
- finger foodUtensil-free small bites
- gorpNutty hiking snack
bite-sized · grazing · appetizer · party food · vending machine · picnic · concession · tidbits
vegan
Avoids all animal products
- vegetarianOne who abstains from flesh
- meatlessWithout animal flesh
- tofuCoagulated soy milk block
tempeh · edamame · legumes · beans · dairy-free · animal-free · flexitarian · sustainable · cruelty-free · wholefoods
crisp
Firm and breakable
- crispyBrittle and snapping
- crunchinessQuality of snapping underfoot
- texturedHaving tactile surface quality
firm · toothsome · brittle · snappy · hard · crackling · ridged · satisfying · addictive · pop
protein
Folded amino chain
- fiberPlant-based digestive aid
- isoflavonesPlant-based estrogen analogues
- antioxidantsSubstances counteracting oxidative damage
vitamins · minerals · omega-3 · phytochemicals · amino acids · iron · calcium · low-calorie · heart-healthy · cholesterol-free
trail mix
Portable snack blend
- munchiesSnacks or craving them
- nibblesTakes small bites
- finger foodUtensil-free small bites
gorp · bite-sized · grazing · appetizer · party food · vending machine · picnic · concession · tidbits · teatime
toasting
Browning by heat
- caramelizationSugar's heat transformation
- browningFood darkening when cooked
- goldenBright yellow, or precious
aroma · oven · heat · salted · seasoned · savory · umami · flavorful · crispiness · gourmet
gluten-free
Containing no wheat protein